Specializing in children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders.

Individualized Care

Highly individualized care plans and behavioral policies are developed by an interdisciplinary team.

Targeted Interventions & Support

Educational services at Riverbend are driven by each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

About Us

Riverbend Behavioral Health is a new multi-faceted facility located in downtown South Bend. Our campus consists of various programs and supports for individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders.

These programs include, Riverbend residential services which has been designed to meet the unique behavioral needs of children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders. Sensory rooms, Visual boards, and ABA based behavioral interventions are just a few of the ways in which we have designed our program with the unique needs of the individuals we serve in mind. The center plans to operate inpatient acute and residential services licensed through Indiana’s Family and Social Services and Administration and Department of Children’s Services.

In addition to residential services, our Riverbend Campus will also provide…..

Riverbend Behavioral Health

Programs We Offer

Riverbend focuses on the development of positive, adaptive behaviors and reducing undesirable behaviors. While there are no known cures for autism and developmental disabilities, Riverbend can help to improve behaviors and enhance the functioning level of individuals with developmental disabilities. We capitalize on principles about how learning takes place, and through the application of these principles we can teach children skills that will help them to be more independent and successful in the future.

Residential Services

Care Plan Development
Upon admission and based on the IBTP and various other assessments, the care plan is developed. Both...